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Will electric tractors gain traction? At a pilot event for farmers, researchers see possibilities
Farmers provided real-time feedback on a $30,000 electric tractor prototype aimed at smallholders seeking sustainable and cost-effective farming solutions, researchers said.
- Last month in East Lansing, Michigan, farmers test drove an electric tractor developed by Michigan State University researchers indoors.
- Michigan State researchers developed the tractor for over two years to support sustainable, efficient farming, addressing the new electric tractor market.
- Farmers praised the tractor's quiet motor and smooth ride but raised concerns about clearance, cost, and its full functionality for all farm tasks.
- Derek Muller of John Deere emphasized that while lowering emissions is a key goal, addressing challenges such as noise, affordability, and user-friendliness is essential before achieving that outcome.
- Despite disappearing government subsidies, experts see electric tractors filling a niche among sustainability-minded farmers, with potential sales near $30,000.
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